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2024, a mixed bag for media freedom – MISA Malawi
Media watchdog MISA Malawi has described 2024 as a year marred by violence, intimidation, and misuse of cybersecurity…
HRDC sounds alarm on fuel crisis, corruption, human rights
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged the government to address critical governance and socio-economic issues as…
UTM expels former president Dr. Michael Usi from the party
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) has expelled its former president, Dr. Michael Usi, with immediate effect for actions…
Malawi sees slight rise in Christmas births, renewing focus on family planning
The country has recorded 1,487 births on Christmas Day this year—764 girls and 723 boys—a slight increase from…
Analyst slams faith leaders’ ambiguous statements
Political analyst Thomas Chirwa has criticized a recent press briefing held by a group of faith leaders, citing…
Mponda resigns from Silver Strikers amidst Bullets links
Peter Mponda has resigned from his position as head coach of Silver Strikers FC, just four months after…
Chakwera pardons 22 prisoners for christmas celebrations
President Lazarus Chakwera has pardoned 22 prisoners as part of the 2024 Christmas celebrations, an initiative aimed at…
Chisankho Watch demands crackdown on voter bribery ahead of 2025 elections
Electoral watchdog Chisankho Watch has urged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to take robust action against voter bribery…
Mozambican National arrested for attempting illegal voter registration in Mangochi
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reported the arrest of Shaime Hassan, a 19-year-old Mozambican national, for allegedly…
CSOs urge government to expedite finalization of NAP
Civil society organizations in Malawi are calling on the government to fast-track the finalization of the National Adaptation…
Chisankho Watch raises alarm over declining voter registration numbers
Chisankho Watch, a coalition of four civic organizations, has raised serious concerns over a decline in voter registration…
Public engagement concerns plague commission investigating Chilima plane crash
The Commission of Inquiry probing the June 10 plane crash that tragically claimed the lives of Vice President…
Chisankho Watch commends promising start to voter registration
Chisankho Watch—a coalition of four civic organizations— has praised the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for a "promising start"…
First Lady officially opens Jalira Girls National Secondary School in Rumphi
First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera has officially opened the newly constructed Jalira Girls National Secondary School in Rumphi,…
Silver Strikers edge Wanderers to secure Airtel Top 8 final spot
Silver Strikers Football Club has booked a place in the 2024 Airtel Top 8 finals after edging out…